CRE
North Myrtle Beach
United States
8,404 km
5,222 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,404 km
5,222 mi / 4,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CRE SOF
Airport Name Grand Strand Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CRE SOF
ICAO Code KCRE LBSF
City North Myrtle Beach Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 32 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 33.810000, -78.720000 42.700000, 23.410000

North Myrtle Beach (CRE) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Strand Airport (CRE) in North Myrtle Beach, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,404 kilometers (5,222 miles / 4,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:44 in North Myrtle Beach, it's 00:44 in Sofia. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,710 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Grand Strand Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to North Myrtle Beach (CRE) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Grand Strand Airport (CRE) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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